Behind the Scenes Worship

It’s time to take the focus off of me.

I’ve spent the last year processing why worship music isn’t so worshipful for me anymore. And while that has been therapeutic, I’m tired of dwelling on it. There will still be some processing posts, but I’m really excited about a new idea.

I’ve led worship on stage in front of crowds of people. I’ve also worshiped with sudsy water up to my elbows, washing potatoes for crowds of people. I gotta say… those “behind the scenes” worship times are my favorite.

Musical worship is great. But it’s not the only avenue to worship.

I am inspired by stories of people who worship behind the scenes, off the stage or even out of the sanctuary. People who aren’t doing it for the glory or attention or warm fuzzies. People who are doing it for the sheer love of their Savior.

I want to share some of those stories. Not to bring glory to the people, but to remind us of the many ways there are to worship. To remind me that it’s ridiculous to get caught up in the drama of “I don’t like this song.”

I’m hoping to share one story a month. I’m looking for people who are serving and worshiping God in unconventional ways. If you know of someone, let me know. Leave a comment, or use the contact tab (A small disclaimer… I was horrified to realize that some of those e-mails sent via the contact tab have been sent to my spam folder. I’ve rectified that, but my sincere apologies if I ignored a question from someone.)

Worship is so much bigger and wider than I think it is. I try to assign boundaries to it and fit it into a neat little box.

I want to blow those boundaries up.

Will you join me?